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The Fox Islands Vinalhaven and North Haven Welcome to THE FOX ISLANDS Vinalhaven and North Haven 2020 COMMUNITY GUIDE www.vinalhaven.org 2 COviD-19 Message Table of Contents Summer has always been such a Chamber of Commerce Letter .......... 3 special time on the islands, but this Helpful Contacts ............................... 4 summer is different in so many Lodging & Rentals ............................ 4 ways. WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC, Don’t Miss on Vinalhaven ................ 4 and we must all do our part to put Eating Establishments ....................... 6 our safety, our family’s safety, and Islands Are Year-Round Communities! ... 6 the safety of our community first. Services ............................................. 8 Do not take unnecessary risks and General Information ........................13 be respectful of others by abiding Enjoy Vinalhaven Island Outdoors ...18 by the COVID-19 Community Places to Explore on Vinalhaven .....21 Guidelines for Vinalhaven (pg. 49) Vinalhaven Land Trust Events ........ 28 and North Haven. Vinalhaven Island Map ................... 29 www.townofvinalhaven.org North Haven Neighbors .................. 34 www.northhavenmaine.org Places to Explore on North Haven ...35 Summertime Bucket Lists .........40-43 Thank you for doing your part. Fun Facts About Vinalhaven............45 Things to Do on a Rainy Day ......... 48 Quarrying on Vinalhaven ................51 How to Get the Best of a Lobster .....53 Index to Advertisers .........................55 Hand-selected wines, artisanal cheeses, craft beers, Maine raised meats, locally roasted coffee, and more! We have access to thousands of wines, and we are happy to special order any wine for you 32 Main Street ~ Vinalhaven, Maine 207.863.2192 3 Emergency? Dial 911 4 All area codes are 207 unless otherwise noted Helpful Contacts Knox County Sheriff Vinalhaven .................................................863-2714 Dispatch ...................................................................................593-9132 Medical Center .............................................................................863-4341 Dental Services ........................................................................863-2533 Physical Therapy .....................................................................863-4341 Preserving our island way of life and promoting economic vitality. Behavioral Health Services .........................................................863-9959 Town Office .................................................................................863-4471 The Vinalhaven Chamber of Commerce welcomes you Fire Department (non-emergency) ...............................................863-4604 to our island communities. Fox Islands Electric Cooperative .................................................863-4636 Ambulance Service/EMT (non-emergency) ................................863-2119 Thank you for your interest in the islands of Vinalhaven and North Ha- ven, located in the heart of the Penobscot Bay. Our islands are valued Lodging & Rentals for their striking natural beauty and tightly knit small town commu- Affordable Vinalhaven Rentals ....................................................863-9000 nities. Vinalhaven has about 1,200 year-round residents while North Davidson Realty Rentals ..............................................................863-2275 Haven has about 350. Both islands boast accredited K-12 schools that K & K Property Rentals ...............................................................841-7671 we proudly support, medical and dental health centers, and volunteer Nebo Lodge, North Haven ...........................................................867-2007 ambulance and fire crews. Lobster fishing and related support activities The Tidewater ..............................................................................863-4618 make up roughly half of our islands' economies. In addition to com- Vinalhaven Vacation Rentals .......................................................401-8242 mercial fishermen and women, we are builders, musicians, plumbers, teachers, shopkeepers, electricians, innkeepers, artists, writers, me- On Our Cover chanics, realtors, restaurateurs, boat builders, ferry captains, architects, Sheri Romer is island born and has been entranced by photography for most administrators, conservationists, and more. Both islands have a Town of her 53 years. She started with a book her mother borrowed for her when she was a young teen, most of which was way over her head and ability to put Manager or Administrator who works with elected Select Boards to into practice with her first point and shoot. Chapters on composure and light, govern our respective towns, and both support a plethora of civic orga- however, inspired her to save for a better camera and she has aspired to learn nizations that serve the needs and interests of our island communities. more ever since. She is primarily self-taught, enjoys workshops and classes with admired photographers, visits galleries and museums every chance she We hope this guide gives you an enticing glimpse of our rich and varied gets, but mainly tries to capture the nature and landscapes she finds herself in. island communities. Don’t Miss on Vinalhaven…. For more information please visit our website at: • Flea Market & Farmers Market every Saturday next to Union Church www.vinalhaven.org • Great American Mill Stream Duck Race: check The WIND for date • Tree Lighting: Always the Saturday after Thanksgiving • Check the Community Calendar at: vinalhaven.org for more activities 5 6 Eating Establishments, Take-out & Groceries SURFSIDE Calderwood Hall, North Haven ...................................................867-4700 dot & millie’s ...............................................................................863-4969 RESTAURANT Fishermen’s Friend ......................................................................863-2140 Good Things Coffee House ..........................................................363-3423 Open at 3:30 AM Greet’s Eats ........................................................ Facebook.com/Greetseats Island Spirits ................................................................................863-2192 Breakfast Every Day. Nebo Lodge & Restaurant, North Haven .....................................867-2007 The Nightingale ...........................................................................863-5021 Always an experiencel Skål! .............................................................................................863-4882 863.2767 All area codes are 207 unless otherwise noted Located at Harbor Islands Are Year-Round Communities! Wharf If you’d like to keep up on island news throughout the year, subscribe to The WIND on Vinalhaven ($50/year; PO Box 194, Vinalhaven ME 04863) Hope to see you here. and/or North Haven News on North Haven ($45/year; PO Box 363, North Haven ME, 04853). Twice a day all the water in the Sherry’s Kitchen Atlantic heads toward The Tidewater. Catering and Meals Why? Come see for yourself. Saturdays at the Flea Market all summer Vinalhaven’s premier Yoga, Pilates & Barre studio. Delicious and Healthy Meals Group classes Local ingredients and private training Vegetarian meals available on the mat and apparatus. Delivery now available Danielle Poole & Adriana Harp Email or Call 59 Main Street, 2nd [email protected] (207) 475-6812 [email protected] floor Fine waterfront lodging FB: Vinalhaven Yoga and meeting facilities on Carver’s Harbor Facebook at Sherry’s Kitchen Pilates & Barre Instagram at sherrysvhkitchen T: 863-4763 www.thetidewatervh.com 207-863-4618 7 8 Services Adventure Bike Rentals, The Tidewater ....................................863-4618 Hurricane Island Center for Science & Leadership ...867-6050 Kayak Rentals, The Tidewater .................................863-4618 Maine Seabird Tours ................................863-4962, 596-1841 Vinalhaven By Boat ..................................................248-1775 Business Services Good food. Island grown. Allen Insurance & Financial ..............................800-439-4311 A local market farm serving the Vinalhaven community. First National Bank ..................................................593-1010 J. Edward Knight & Co. ...........................................863-9384 Key Bank ............................................................ 594-1111 Visit our website for farm hours, news, and more. Machias Savings Bank .............................................594-0390 Catering & Events dot & millie’s ............................................................863-4969 rhfarmvh.com Nebo Lodge, North Haven .......................................867-2007 Sherry’s Kitchen .......................................................475-6812 More than just a carrot. Turner Farm, North Haven .......................................867-4962 Community Organizations and Churches Fox Islands Broadband Task Force ...........facebook.com/fibtf Hurricane Island Foundation ................................... 867-6050 Insurance as local From Vinalhaven south to Bath and east to the Camden Hills, Partners in Island Education ....................................863-4948 J. Edward Knight has been helping individuals, families and Pleasant River Chapel ...............................................863-4110 as Carver’s Harbor. businesses with their insurance needs for over 100 years. Union Church ........................................................... 863-2598 Let us put that experience and
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